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The rich and diverse history of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is a source of pride for the Catholics in Southern Missouri. We hope that you too will find your spiritual home here.
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40 Days for Life—Springfield
40 Days for Life—Springfield
40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of
Fish Fry Fridays 2025
Fish Fry Fridays 2025
Fish Fries are BACK! Ava—St. Leo the Great Mission Church will have its Fish Fry, Fri., April 11, 4-6 p.m. 2 fish filet, french fries, green beans, green salad, dessert
Saturday Morning Sips with Sisters
Saturday Morning Sips with Sisters
SATURDAY MORNING SIPS WITH SISTERS All female teens in grades 8-12 are invited to join us for a beverage, breakfast snack and casual conversations with Religious Sisters, Sat., March 22,
Project Andrew—Miriam Dinner
Project Andrew—Miriam Dinner
Project Andrew—Miriam Dinner will be held Tue., March 25, 4 p.m. at the O’Reilly Catholic Student Center, Springfield. Mass at 4 p.m. will be followed by dinner and a talk.
ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S CALL
ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S CALL
ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S CALL March 28-30, 2025—Conception Seminary College, Conception, MO Encounter With God’s Call is a seminary discernment experience for high school sophomores through recent college graduates (ages
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, April 4, 12-Noon at St. John Henry Newman Center to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the Diocese
Project Andrew—Miriam Dinner
Project Andrew—Miriam Dinner
Project Andrew—Miriam Dinner will be held Mon., April 7, 4 p.m. at St. John Henry Newman Center, Cape Girardeau. Holy Hour begins at 4 p.m. then Mass at 5:15 p.m.,
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
The annual Chrism Mass will be held at 7 p.m., everyone is invited to celebrate with Bishop Edward M. Rice. A reception will be held following Mass.
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
The annual Chrism Mass will be held at 7 p.m., everyone is invited to celebrate with Bishop Edward M. Rice. A reception will be held following Mass.
66th Annual Catholic Women’s Spring Assembly
66th Annual Catholic Women’s Spring Assembly
66th Annual Catholic Women’s Spring Assembly April 25-26, 2025 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 2431 N. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO A link to the registration form is available here.
Midwest March for Life
Midwest March for Life
Abortion takes the lives of millions or unborn children every year in the United States. Join with us as we march for life in Jefferson City on May 01, 2025. Wear red for life!
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, May 2, 12:15 p.m. at O’Reilly Catholic Student Center to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the Diocese
Diocesan-Wide OCIA Workshop: Best Practices for Making Disciples
Diocesan-Wide OCIA Workshop: Best Practices for Making Disciples
Team Initiation will be coming to the diocese, Sat., May 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for a full day of workshops, spiritual renewal, and concrete strategies on how to cultivate a
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of
Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus schedule and locations are as follows: June 8-13—Portageville & West Plains June 15-20—New Hamburg & Mountain Grove June 22-27—Ozark & Monett July 6-11—Glennonville & Aurora July 13-18—Fredericktown &
Camp Re-NEW-All: Fredericktown, Week 1
Camp Re-NEW-All: Fredericktown, Week 1
Save the Date: June 9-13, 2025
Camp Re-NEW-All: Fredericktown, Week 2
Camp Re-NEW-All: Fredericktown, Week 2
Save the Date: June 23-27, 2025
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, July 4, 9 a.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of
Camp Re-NEW-All: Fredericktown, Week 3
Camp Re-NEW-All: Fredericktown, Week 3
Save the Date: July 7-11, 2025
Camp Re-NEW-All: Conway, Week 1
Camp Re-NEW-All: Conway, Week 1
Save the Date: July 7-11, 2025
Steubenville STL Mid-America: Week 1
Steubenville STL Mid-America: Week 1
Camp Re-NEW-All: Conway, Week 2
Camp Re-NEW-All: Conway, Week 2
Save the Date: July 14-18, 2025
Steubenville STL Mid-America: Week 2
Steubenville STL Mid-America: Week 2
Camp Re-NEW-All: Conway, Week 3
Camp Re-NEW-All: Conway, Week 3
Save the Date: July 21-25, 2025
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day! Rediscover the best friend you had when you were first married! Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, October 3, 5:15 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, November 7, 5:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
First Friday Mass for Vocations
First Friday Mass for Vocations
Join Bishop Rice on Friday, December 5, 12: 15 p.m. at O’Reilly Catholic Student Center to pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and religious life in the
CURRENT NEWS
Diocesan News
Find the information you need on diocesan campaigns, initiatives, and events.
Looking for more details about a conference within the diocese? Special events and Masses to celebrate with Bishop Rice? Upcoming camps within the diocese? National initiatives to be aware of?
This is the place to see what’s happening in our One Church, East to West!
Bishop Rice’s 2025 Ash Wednesday Homily
There are certain words that we use in our vocabulary that give us an insight into God. I called them “God words.” For example, I...
Bishop’s Monthly Prayer Intention: March
Join Bishop Rice with his prayer intention for the month of March: "May St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, watch over our...
ROME-ing: Portageville native helps form the next generation of priests
Original article is by Jill Bock and reprinted with the permission of the Standard Democrat ROME, Italy — For the past three years,...
BISHOP EDWARD M. RICE
Jesus Christ
LIVES!
And from that belief flows joy, peace, and happiness for believers. The resurrection of Christ gives meaning to our human existence beyond the grave.
The roots of Catholicism run deep here in the 39 counties of southern Missouri, and I am grateful to partner with my brother priests in spreading the beauty of our Catholic Faith in the spirit of the New Evangelization. I rely on the loving Providence of God to assist me as I strive to walk in the way of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who will continue to guide my way if I but seek to do His will.
I ask for the intercession of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne and Pope St. Pius X, patrons of our Diocese, all under the mantle of Our Lady of Mercy. Pray for us!
ARTICLES & COLUMNS
Where Faith & Daily Life Intersect
Looking for positive, life-affirming stories? Want a source for prayer, devotion ideas, or living your Catholic faith? Interested in what others are saying about raising a Catholic family? This is your source.
Spiritual Treasure of the Church Flow From Pierced Side of Christ
Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the eldest of nine children, suffered greatly from extreme poverty and ill health. As a child, she...
Human Dignity is not Dependent on Citizenship or a Particular Country of Origin
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send...
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone!
Lunar New Year 2025 is the Year of the Snake. You can read more about our recent celebration on Sun., Jan. 26, at St. Agnes...
‘Come and see’—Encounter Christ in Catholic Education
January 26 - February 1, 2025, is Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This...
Be Renewed & Hope in the New Jubilee Year 2025
I ended the year 2024 before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, with a Holy Hour at St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield. I began...
Year of Jubilee 2025 to Bring Hope to a World in Need
You might have heard that 2025 is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church and may ask what is a Jubilee Year? Practically...
PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY
We are Committed to Healing, Protection, and Accountability
PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY
We are Committed to Healing, Protection, and Accountability
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Ensuring a Safe Environment
Safe Environment Resources
Additional resources, letters, other documents, forms, and links for diocesan personnel and parents/legal guardians.
Our Commitment as a Diocese
The Diocese of Springfield – Cape Girardeau is committed to the mission and ministry of protecting our children and young people. Through the Safe Environment program, our clergy, employees, teachers, and our volunteers who regularly work with children and youth have been trained to support this effort to provide a safe environment for our youth. We believe strongly in our moral obligation to keep the young safe and provide them with a caring environment in which they can grow and flourish in their faith.
Your Diocese at a Glance.
Founded in 1956, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is a diverse community that spans 25,719 sq. miles across all 39 counties of the lower third of southern Missouri. We actively serve over 65,000 people within our 6 deaneries, 66 parishes, 26 schools, and 17 missions.
Our Patron Saints are St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, The Lady of Mercy, and Pope St. Pius X, Pope of the Blessed Sacrament.
PARIsHES
MISSIONS
CHAPELS
Cathedrals
Cathedrals: 2
Parishes: 66
Missions: 17
Chapels: 5
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Founded in 1956, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is a diverse community that spans 25,719 sq. miles across all 39 counties of the lower third of southern Missouri. We actively serve over 65,000 people within our 6 deaneries, 66 parishes, 26 schools, and 17 missions.
Our Patron Saints are St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, The Lady of Mercy, and Pope St. Pius X, Pope of the Blessed Sacrament.
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